18 Plants That Repel Insects

Plants with pungent scents are among the most effective insect deterrents, and many of these are herbs, so the plants have two purposes. In addition, some deterrent plants also attract beneficial insects you want in the garden. This is another type of companion planting that is proving to have great use for gardeners.

USDA Growing Zones: Annual. hardy zones 10-11Sun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Moist, rich, well-drained soil

USDA Growing Zones: Annual plantSun Exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil Needs: Rich, well-drained soil

USDA Growing Zones: Typically grown as an annual. Hardy zones 9 to 11Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil Needs: Rich, well-drained soil

USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 9Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil Needs: Rich, well-drained soil

USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 9Sun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Rich, moist soil

USDA Growing Zones: Biennial plantSun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Loose, well-drained soil

USDA Growing Zones: 2-10 (varies by type)Sun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Fertile, well-drained soil

USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 9Sun Exposure: Full to part shadeSoil Needs: Well-drained soil

USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 11Sun Exposure: Part shadeSoil Needs: Rich, slightly acidic soil

USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 9Sun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Loamy, well-drained soil

USDA Growing Zones: 5 to 10Sun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Light, sandy, loamy soil

USDA Growing Zones: Biennial, hardy in zones 3-9Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil Needs: Rich, well-drained soil

USDA Growing Zones: Annual plantSun Exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil Needs: Rich, sandy, loamy soil

USDA Growing Zones: 7 to 11 (or grow as annual)Sun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Sandy soil

USDA Growing Zones: 5 to 8Sun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Well-drained soil

USDA Growing Zones: Summer Savory: Annual; Winter Savory: Perennial 5 to 11Sun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Rich, loose, sandy soil

USDA Growing Zones: 5 to 9Sun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Well-drained soil

USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 9Sun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Well-drained soil

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